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Section 8: Handguns Subject: 6” Kimber 45 Msg# 1105608
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Interestingly enough, I kind of like the pre-Series II Kimbers and consider them the only acceptable Kimbers. I looked for a standard or Target Model for quite some time and was never able to find one. Perhaps some day. I wouldn't buy a Series II with your money--just my opinion, and that's worth what your paying for it. 
Re: recoil springs. I'm a believer in replacing recoil springs on a more regular basis, though perhaps not as often as the gun companies suggest. Most of them recommend them far more often than you or even I do. I do base my replacements on round count, though I don't keep an accurate round count on most of my pistols, so it's an estimate at best. I try to err on the side of caution for my carry pistols. Recoil springs are cheap and I consider them good insurance. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: I have an early production (pre II series) Kimber Classic Target. It is another smooth front strap Kimber. But, unlike some of their newer guns, this one is a beauty! Not so much in appearances, but in fit, form and function. It is extremely plain in appearance, all black, and a very flat black at that. But it has a 4 lb trigger, excellent fully adjustable target sights and it shoots very well! My brother in law has an early Classic Carry II, one of the first in the second series. It has been nearly flawless for him. The only issue was not a fault of the gun really. The recoil spring wore out after approximately 5000 rounds. Kimber has a pretty aggressive spring replacement schedule. Something like every 2000 rd. Or maybe a bit sooner. Can’t really disagree too much, if it will be used for defensive purposes. Which I guess most of them are bought for that intended use. As for me, 1911s fall strictly into the range/plinking and more commonly, competitive shooting arenas. So other than “tuning” the two other 6” slide 1911s that I have, for target loads, I have never replaced a recoil spring on any pistol I have. And that is for many (Many!) tens of thousands of rounds. Granted, those rounds have been spread over many different firearms. But I know that some of my pistols have more than 6000 rd thru them. And some, well over that. I have recently considered buying a couple of spare springs for my most often carried, and/or other defensive pistols that see considerable range time. |
